Clothing & Footwear

Clothing, Footwear & Laundry Access

Basic dignity begins with clean, weather-appropriate clothing

We provide essential clothing services directly to individuals experiencing homelessness. These services are designed to reduce harm, improve health, and restore a sense of comfort and dignity — without requiring registration, sobriety, or compliance with restrictive conditions.

  • Clothing Exchange
    • Access to clean, seasonally appropriate clothing through our mobile outreach team
    • Individuals can exchange used items for clean ones, no questions asked, as part of our clothing collection
    • Options include providing access to shirts, pants, coats, underwear, and seasonal wear
  • Footwear Support
    • Distribution of new and gently used shoes, boots, and socks
    • Special attention given to individuals with worn or injured feet
    • Weather-appropriate options for cold, wet, or hot conditions
  • Laundry Access
    • Transportation to laundromats or mobile laundry units
    • Support for washing existing clothing when replacements are unavailable
    • Provided without cost, appointments, or red tape

Why It Matters

It's about health, safety, and dignity

Clean clothing is about more than appearance — it's about health, safety, and dignity. When someone is unhoused, finding clean, dry clothes or a pair of shoes without holes can mean preventing infection, reducing exposure, and feeling human again. We work to meet that need consistently, with respect.

How You Can Help

Small acts of kindness go a long way

Your support makes this work possible. Whether it's a warm coat, a clean pair of socks, or the chance to do laundry in peace — small acts of kindness go a long way. Here are a few ways you can make a difference:

  • Donate new or gently used clothing (especially coats, socks, and shoes)
  • Partner with us as a neighborhood drop-off site
  • Sponsor laundry costs or gear deliveries

Use our drop-off directory or contact us for pick-up service.

We've personally experienced what a clean pair of clothes can do — people stand taller, speak louder, and feel seen. Sometimes dignity starts with something as simple as dry socks.